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Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house)

Holiday home with kitchen, near Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house)

Summary:
Across The Street From The Ocean, short drive to White Sand Beaches

The Space:
Hale Ke Alaula, a large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, has enormous square footage, vaulted bamboo ceilings and a huge wrap around deck. Comfortable furnishings, top of the line appliances, gourmet kitchen and Air Conditioning! There is a king size punee on the downstairs patio…if you have a couple of teenagers that want an outdoor sleeping experience in Hawaii!

The master bedroom has a beautiful adjoining bathroom with a walk in shower and double sinks. The second bedroom is very private because of the layout with the living room and kitchen in the center of the house. The beautiful gourmet kitchen is open, so that you can converse with your family and friends while you are preparing meals. There is a large flat screen TV in the living room with a DVD player. You can check your email or surf the web on the deck with high speed (fiber optic Gigabit internet) Wifi. Beautiful teak dining table seats six on the deck and there are teak chaise lounge chairs, too. Enjoy outdoor dining with the gas grill for your fresh island catch. Great for a family, two couples or just a romantic getaway for two.

You can see Mauna Kea from the back and the ocean is just across the street for daily snorkeling or diving. The largest white sand beach on the island is just 5 minutes by car and there are five star resorts near by with golf, spa and other amenities. Great surf spot at the end of the street and the whales are visible from November through April.

STVR-19-36235
NUC-19-1375
TA/GE-055-192-1664-01

Please note, effective Jan 1st. 2026, Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax will increase from 10.25% to 11% for all stays with an arrival in 2026 forward. We may need to collect the tax difference to secure and finalize your booking. We will contact you to confirm the adjusted amount.

* Nightly rates are based on up to 6 persons. 
* 4-10 night stay required depending on time of year and availability
* Rates are subject to change without notice. Rates will be confirmed at time of reservation.
* Rates exclude taxes, additional options and fees.
* A mid-stay clean will be scheduled for stays exceeding 28 nights.
* A mid-stay clean may include making beds with clean linens, changing linens and towels, cleaning toilet(s), cleaning stove top and countertops in kitchen, vacuum and dusting, sweeping and mopping.

Guest Access:
Guests will have full use and access to home and grounds. No shared spaces.

The Neighborhood:
Puako is still the only ocean front residential community along the Gold Coast/Kohala Coast of the Big Island nestled between the Mauna Lani Resort, Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Kea/Hapuna Resorts. Hapuna Beach State Park has earned the reputation of being one of Hawaii Island's finest beaches. It is the largest White Sands Beach on The Big Island and consistently rates on Top Ten lists internationally. Hapuna Beach offers some wonderful opportunities for swimming, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, sunbathing and snorkeling and is just a mile from Puako. You can even drive the back road to Hapuna Beach and not get on the Highway. Local shore fisherman can be seen daily enjoying the great reef fishing. Puako Beach Drive has no through access which keeps it virtually still undiscovered by many.

There are six separate "beach" accesses along this stretch of beach. Although there is not a tremendous amount of sand, there are tide pools and the extensive protected reef is remarkable. During low tide, small pools dot the entire coastline and these pools are filled with small sea life that make excellent areas to explore for all ages. If you enjoy shore diving, kayaking and snorkeling you can find a spot along this stretch of shoreline to enter the water. Offshore the reef is home to a wide variety of fish and many days you will see dolphins playing right from the shore. Enjoy the Whales who return each year to mate and give birth in the tropical warm waters during the winter months.

Getting Around:
A car is recommended for getting around the area and enjoying all that Hawaii Island has on offer.

Other Things to Note:
Aloha!

Island Beach Rentals LLC looks forward to accommodating you and being a big part of a very enjoyable stay on Hawaii Island.

Please, at your earliest convenience, and as soon as you have confirmed your travel arrangements, contact IBR to provide us with information concerning the best way to reach you both off and on island as well as details concerning your travel itinerary. With these details, we can do our job to ensure that you are welcomed and assisted, as needed, during your stay. Please help us to help you.

You may contact us directly or through the communication dash where you made your booking. Please be sure to confirm the vacation home, dates, and any reservation numbers that have been assigned during the time of your reservation so that we may ensure that the information you provide is linked to the correct corresponding reservation in our vacation rentals system.

Mahalo for your kokua – thank you for your help!

Below is helpful information. Please provide details at your earliest convenience regarding:
- Individual responsible for the rental
- Names of EACH Guest (first and last, please):
- Number of adults and children (under 16yo)
- Arrival and contact phone on island to reach your during your stay
- Arrival Airline/Flight Number/Date/Time
- Departure Date/Time
- Do you want to secure an early check in (before 3pm) and/or late check out (after 11am)? Please note, we ask that this option be secured with IBR at least 10 days prior to arrival if option is available upon guest’s inquiry. A flat fee (to be confirmed) will be assessed.

ISLAND BEACH RENTALS, LLC RENTAL AGREEMENT - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If we have your email, a copy of our Terms and Conditions will be sent to you shortly after your reservation has been made and we ask that you digitally sign and submit the Guest Rental Agreement using the link provided to secure and finalize your booking.

BELOW ARE SOME OF THE TERMS THAT APPLY TO YOUR BOOKING WITH US:

PARTIES OR EVENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.

NOISE
Please keep in mind that Guest is in a very small and peaceful residential neighborhood. Noise carries over quiet landscapes and near water. IBR asks that Guest and Guest’s children respect Property neighbors' privacy, peace and quiet. Guests are asked to adhere to the “Good Neighbor Policy” as follows: quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the Property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.

NON-SMOKING RENTAL
This is a non-smoking rental. No smoking is allowed inside any of the buildings on the Property. No cigarette butts in gravel or yard.

PLEASE KEEP SCREENS AND DOORS TIGHTLY CLOSED TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING THE HOME.

SUPPLIES
As part of our commitment to ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for our guest, we provide a complimentary set of initial supplies (paper goods and soaps) upon your arrival. These supplies are intended to help you get started and make your transition into our accommodation as smooth as possible.  After your initial supply is depleted, it is your responsibility to replenish any additional supplies needed for the duration of your stay.

TRAFFIC
Please DRIVE SLOWLY in our neighborhoods. The speed limits are 10 mph to 25 mph and there are many children and adult pedestrians and bicyclists.

USE OF PROPERTY
Guest may use the home only as a place of vacation. Guest may not use it for commercial purposes, for any unlawful, improper, offensive purpose or illegal activity. Please refer to Guest Book upon arrival for details and instructions concerning use of pool, spa, and/or air conditioning if these amenities are available at the rented Property.

NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED

NEIGHBORHOOD CONSTRUCTION
IBR is not responsible for any construction noise or inconvenience that may occur during Guest stay. No refunds will be given. Although IBR cannot guarantee full knowledge of any planned or current construction occurring, Guest may contact IBR (90) days prior to Guest arrival to inquire if IBR is aware of construction adjacent to the Property occurring and Guest may choose to cancel at that time IF there is construction occurring that may affect the Property UNLESS Guest has already been made aware of construction during time of or shortly after Guest booking was made.

When securing Guest booking with payment Guest is consenting to have read, understood and accepted all the terms and conditions of our Island Beach Rentals, LLC. Rental Agreement as excerpted above as well as the IBR terms and conditions also sent by direct email to guest at time of booking.

© 2025 | Island Beach Rentals, LLC.
Last revision date: January 1, 2025

Interaction with Guests:
We like to say hello in person, but keep to ourselves otherwise. We are a professional management company and are available to assist you at any time during your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not park on the street or block traffic.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-055-192-1664-01, TA-055-192-1664-01

About the area

Puako

Kamuela is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rutgers Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Anna Ranch Heritage Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Puako Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waialea Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hālani - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale ke Alaula (Sunset glow house) located?

Situated in Kamuela, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Puako Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach. Waialea Beach and Puako Bay are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Marla or Jay

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Aloha!

We are a small, family operated vacation rental business. We live and work here on Hawaii Island and pride ourselves on providing professional service to our guests and homeowners of vacation rental properties. Some of our owner's have been part of the IBR Ohana (family) for 20 plus years. We understand that you have many choices online and encourage you to consider our exceptional and friendly service to both the guests and homeowners. We are on island at all times to serve you and your needs.

Thank you for considering Island Beach Rentals to host your upcoming vacation. We are here to assist you in order to make your visit to the Big Island an exceptional one. Are you familiar with the area and the Big Island in particular? Once you have booked directly via VRBO we would be happy to assist you further with any questions you may have about the residence or Hawaii Island.

Please note, that to secure your final booking with Island Beach Rentals we do require a signed contract. Once you have confirmed and secured your booking and paid your deposit through VRBO - Homeaway we will email you a copy of our contract for you to sign and return for our file.

Mahalo!

Island Beach Rentals, LLC
Company License: RB21967

Why they chose this property

Because puako (pu-ah-ko) is the only small, quaint oceanfront community on the kohala coast of the big island. It is located about 30 miles north of kailua-kona and 22 miles north of the kona airport. The island's largest white sand beach, hapuna, is right next door, as well as, beach 69 at wailea bay.

What makes this property unique

Puako is conveniently located for enjoying all the resort hotels and restaurants on the Kohala Coast. The Mauna Kea, the Fairmont Orchid, the Mauna Lani and Hilton Hotels are just minutes away with their beaches, fine dining, shopping and world class golf courses. Kohala Divers and Ocean Sports is nearby at Kawaihae Center, and offers various ocean activities including scuba diving and sunset/afternoon sails. Kawaihae Center and Harbor are just 10 minutes by car, with several great restaurants and shops. You are close to almost any activity you may desire, with the exception of viewing the volcano which is a 3 hour drive.

Several fabulous beaches are minutes away. Hapuna Beach (voted best beach in Hawaii by Conde Nast Magazine) and Waialea Bay (Beach 69) both are wonderful for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding.

The neighborhood is called Puako, and it is conveniently located for touring all parts of the island. All homes in this neighborhood are on small acreage, so it is a very low density area. Driving time to the Kona airport is approx. 30 minutes, Kailua Kona 45 minutes, Waimea 20 minutes, Hilo 1½ hours, Captain Cook, coffee country, 1¼ hours, Hawi and Polulu Valley 20-30 minutes.

The sun shines 355 days per year and the average temperature highs are in the 80's with low's in the 60's. The ocean's edge is about 60 feet from your doorstep with crystal blue water that is 72-76 degrees year round.



Puako offers ideal fishing, snorkeling, diving, surfing and kayaking. Walking and biking is a favorite, too! Sea turtles, dolphins and whales are some of the sea life you may see. Puako offers beach style living and a real sense of getting away from it all.

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English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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